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Test Code LAB90119 High Risk HPV with Genotypes 16,18

Additional Codes

48582

Reporting Title

Human Papilloma Virus DNA Detection High Risk with Genotype 16,18

Methodology

Roche Real Time PCR

Note:  Order HPV or HPV along with Pap Test or Pap Test with reflex HPV using a “Cytology Requisition” 

Includes high/intermediate risk types  31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66,68 

with individual result reporting for genotypes 16 and 18

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Cytyc PreservCyt® Thin Prep Vial   

1. Cytyc PreservCyt® vial is used when ordering HPV, HPV  along with Pap smear or when ordering a Pap smear with reflex HPV if results are atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance “ASCUS.” Specimens are routed to Cytology for the Pap smear, and then to RMH Special Testing for HPV testing.

2. Label vial with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, DOB, and/or SS number

3. Forward promptly.

Note:  1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

2. HPV testing can be added to a ThinPrep® Pap smear up to 21 days after collection.

Note:   Cervical specimens must be collected prior to the application of acetic acid or iodine if colposcopic examination is being performed.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO-Cytyc PreservCyt® Vial

 

Reference Values

Negative for HPV 16, Negative for HPV 18, Negative for other High Risk HPVs

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87625